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It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Terminator Zero’ Red Band Trailer

At ANIME NYC streamer teases August 29 release starring Sonoya Mizuno as Eiko, the resistance fighter sent back in time to stop Skynet’s impending attack on humanity; also revealed ‘Sakamoto Days’ and ‘Leviathan’ anime coming in 2025.

Breaking Free from a Life of Crime Headline News

Causeway Shares ‘Breaking Cycles: Building Lives – The Animation’ Short

U.K.-based charity that supports 4,500+ individuals each year to help them break out of cycles of crime taps CC Animation Studio to help tell the real-life story of one man who did.

Honoring Excellence Headline News

The Visual Effects Society Announces Special 2024 Honorees

Distinguished VFX practitioners will be recognized this Fall, including 2024 VES Founders Award recipient Brooke Breton, and the 2024 class of VES Hall of Fame inductees Tim McGovern, Thad Beier, Maya Deren, and Dorothy Davenport.

The Road to Turin Headline News

Jonathan Nolan to Keynote VIEW 2024

The award-winning writer, director, producer and ‘Fallout’ EP will appear in person, in conversation with VFX supervisor Jay Worth, at Italy’s premier animation and VFX event running October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.

News Platforms for Diversity and Inclusion ANIMATIONWorld

From Struggle to Strength: How ‘47’ Was Made For and With the Down Syndrome Community

On their stop-motion short, Amy Fortunato and Andrea Bistany worked with artists from the Down syndrome community, drawing from real life experiences, to craft a compelling story of a man’s journey to overcome obstacles and find his place in the world.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Drops Trailer, Announces ‘KIZUMONOGATARI -Koyomi Vamp-‘ Theatrical Release

The anime streamer and Sony Pictures Entertainment bring the highly anticipated blood-sucking film into theaters for a special one-day limited run on August 28.

Yes My Precious! Headline News

Long-Awaited ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ Trailer Drops

Back to Middle Earth we go… award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama’s anime adventure takes audiences back to the epic world of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, coming to theaters in December.

Empowering Women Events

Imagine This Women’s International Film Festival 2024

Begins: September 19, 2024

The 9th annual ITWIFF spotlights independent and aspiring women filmmakers from around the world, showcasing their work in categories such as Best Feature Film, Fest Documentary Feature, Best Short Film, and Best Animated Short; the hybrid festival runs from September 19 - 22.

Business Headline News

‘BoJack Horseman’ Creator Returns to Netflix with ‘Long Story Short’

Raphael Bob-Waksberg and his team are back with a new adult animated series, 10 years after the launch of their multi-award-winning animated hit comedy about an anthropomorphic horse.

2 Sisters on a Real Trip Headline News

‘Sirocco and The Kingdom of Winds’ Coming to Digital

GKIDS and Shout! Studios bring director Benôit Chieux’s ‘psychedelic fantasy’ home across all major North American digital platforms September 17.

Education Headline News

VANAS Launches ‘Production Management in Digital Entertainment’ Course

The 1-year online program trains students in production oversight for animation, visual effects, and video games; now accepting applications.

A Furious Road Home VFXWorld

DNEG’s Fury in the Wasteland: Key VFX on ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’

VFX supervisor Dan Bethell helped the studio deliver 880 shots on famed director George Miller’s latest post-apocalyptic romp, including work on the Citadel Battle, the Bullet Farm ambush, the Stowaway to Nowhere, and the titular character’s mechanical arm.

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